Eleanor Chalkley was summoned for stealing eggs. She attempted suicide as a result. Although the employer from whom she stole did not wish to press the case, the Bench adjourned the hearing.
Read more In 1917 some Hertfordshire Police Officers were used as agricultural labourers.
Read more Eleanor Chalkley had been accused of stealing eggs and, consequently, attempted to take her own life. The charge of stealing was subsequently withdrawn, and the Judge gave her another chance.
Read more Eleanor Chalkley stole eggs from her employer and, as a result, she attempted suicide. Her employer advised the Court that he did not wish to press the case.
Read more John Hugh Smyth, a farmer, of Guilden Morden, was fined 10s. and 15s. costs for moving a cow along the High Street at Ashwell, in contravention of the Foot & Mouth Disease Order, 1914.
Read more Story and photographs of father and son both of whom served in Hertfordshire Constabulary in the late 19th century. The father lived until he was 81 while the son succumbed to T.B. at the age of 32.
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